PMO Squad Staffing · 9 hours ago
IT Project Management
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$55/hr - $65/hr
5+ years expThe PMO Squad is seeking a Manager for IT Project Management to oversee and coordinate all phases of assigned IT projects. This role involves strategic leadership to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while fostering collaboration among teams and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Take ownership of multiple, concurrent IT projects, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to scope and budget. Projects may include system implementations, software rollouts, and infrastructure upgrades
Drive collaboration and foster a high-performing team environment
Proactively anticipate and resolve conflicts, using project management expertise and creativity to restructure workflows for better teamwork, communication, and efficiency
Be a trusted leader, building strong relationships across all levels, internal cross-functional teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment, engagement, and successful project execution
Lead all phases of the project lifecycle – from planning and initiation through execution, monitoring, and closure
Define project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, detailed tasks, and resource requirements
Manage user expectations and collaborate across the enterprise
Oversee vendor performance, ensuring deliverables meet technical specifications and contractual obligations
Leverage strong problem-solving, influencing, and decision-making skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent
Design and execute communication and change management plans to maximize user adoption and minimize disruptions, actively addressing feedback to ensure a smooth transition
Drive resolution of major issues and manage project interdependencies
Ensure all decisions and outcomes are well-documented
Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders at all levels, serving as the primary contact for user groups and IT management
Assemble and coordinate resources, schedules, task assignments, and project plans. Monitor resource utilization and forecast resource needs
Contribute to continuous improvement by providing input on project management methodologies, tools, and best practices within the Project Management Office (PMO)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, or related field preferred
5+ years of in-house project management experience leading system implementations, software deployments, and process rollouts across cross-functional teams
Proven ability to manage change adoption across the organization through effective communication, training coordination, and stakeholder engagement
Strong ability to build and lead high-performing teams
Trusted leader with excellent stakeholder management skills across multiple departments
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and guide workstream leaders through planning and execution
Experience working with Executive stakeholders (CIO, VP)
Proactive in conflict resolution – able to sense misalignment and resolve issues before they escalate
Expertise in leading project meetings effectively (core team meetings, retrospectives, stakeholder meetings)
Demonstrated professional judgment and sound decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to clearly convey complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong time management and prioritization skills, able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
Detail-oriented and quality-driven, with a strong commitment to accuracy
Proficiency in Change Management methodologies
Strong vendor management skills, including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and escalation handling
Ability to manage resources effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies
Advanced proficiency in project management tools, including: Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence) Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
PMP certification a plus
Company
PMO Squad Staffing
PMO Squad Staffing is a specialized project management staffing firm dedicated to delivering the people who drive your projects forward.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joe Pusz - PMO Joe
Founder & President
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